Kyrock Elementary School

Edmonson County
5720 Hwy 259 N
Sweeden, KY 42285
299 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Kyrock Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Sweeden, Kentucky, serving as a key educational institution within the Edmonson County School District. As a small, community-focused school, it provides instruction for students in the elementary grades, fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Edmonson County, often serving as a central hub for families living in the surrounding area.

Academically, Kyrock Elementary is committed to meeting state educational standards while supporting the diverse needs of its student population. The school utilizes a curriculum designed to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, often supplemented by extracurricular activities that encourage physical education and creative expression. By maintaining small class sizes and a supportive faculty, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can develop the academic and social competencies necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond.
299
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    282 (94.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    9 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Edmonson County
Phone: (270)286-4013
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 215
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 45
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 51
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 50
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
South Edmonson Elementary School
Edmonson County
464 Students
1058 Chalybeate School Rd
Smiths Grove, KY 42171 (9.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th